Camp Live Oak - Day Camp - Fort Lauderdale December 9, 2008

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Kids can experience the real Florida, learn about its flora and fauna, history and culture in an outdoor camping experience at Camp Live Oak, fully accredited for children by the American Camping Association.

Camp Live Oak is offered at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park in Fort Lauderdale, and Oleta State Recreation Area in North Miami during winter, spring and summer months each weekday from 9AM until 3:30PM, and is open to children aged 5 through 13 with optional before and after child care for parents with full schedules.

Camp Live Oak's Summer session begins as school ends in June, ending when school begins in August, and consists of four programs which can be attended separately or as a package. The first four-week session includes an optional Photo Safari where children aged 8 and up can learn the techniques and joys of nature photography from experienced teachers.

The second four-week session offers an optional Starlight Sleep-Over in air conditioned cabins. Completing the summer session are the optional one-week programs of Ocean Quest Camp for kindergartners through 8th grade where ocean reefs and sea life will be examined, and Adventure Camp with a choice of many optional age-appropriate activities. The Winter and Spring programs also offer a range of programs, including instruction in archery, canoeing, swimming, art and science classes, yoga, drumming, camp fire safety and 'leave no trace' environmental awareness programs, mountain biking and much more at both Fort Lauderdale and Miami locations. (954) 491-2917.

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Hugh Taylor Birch State Park For information about volunteering, Camp Live Oak
http://www.floridastateparks.org/hughtaylorbirch/

Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
3109 East Sunrise Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Telephone: (850) 245-2157

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Manager's Message

In these difficult economic times, Florida State Parks are still a bargain. At Hugh Taylor Birch State Park you can spend all day relaxing at the beach, picnicking, or getting fresh air and some exercise for only $1.00 for pedestrians and up to $4.00 for a car load of up to 8 people. Many of our regular visitors have purchased individual or family annual passes which makes park admission even more of a bargain.

Fall is the perfect time to ride a Segway around the park. Children, parents and grandparents are all enjoying the riding toys of our park concession, M. Cruz Rentals. They offer Segway tours, bicycle rentals, tandem bicycles, souvenirs, snacks, drinks, sundries and ice cream. They are located in the breezeway area at the Beach Gate entrance. Please contact them at (954) 235-5082 for additional information.

The park is the perfect place to get outdoors and enjoy our incredible South Florida weather. We have a two-mile paved loop that is perfect for walking, jogging, skating or riding a bike. We also have several hiking trails through various native habitats. If you wish, walk through the tunnel under A1A and head to the beach for a swim in our pristine Atlantic waters.

If you have some extra time and would like a hands-on experience enhancing our park, please consider volunteering. We have many opportunities ranging from exotic plant removal, planting native species, general park maintenance and administration. For information about volunteering, Camp Live Oak, or to learn about joining our Citizen Support Organization, the Friends of Birch State Park, please contact the Ranger Station at (954) 564-4521.
http://www.floridastateparks.org/hughtaylorbirch/

Official Website: http://www.floridastateparks.org/hughtaylorbirch/